Litigation Assistant - Administrative

Litigation Assistant - Administrative

Do you want to LOVE where you work and get trained to be a successful litigation assistant ?

Jacoby & Meyers is the pre-eminent law firm protecting consumers since 1972. We are currently seeking a smart and determined litigation assistant to join our growing team. At Jacoby & Meyers, every single employee gets to make an impact. Our values guide the way we work with each other. It's a culture where you have the freedom to experiment and push your talents as far as they can go.

Job Title : Litigation Assistant Administrative

Type of Position: Full time

Location: Remote (occasional in person attendance required)

Pay: $ 2 1 - 32 / hr

J ob Description :

Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

- Collaborate with the assigned team during weekly and monthly team meetings and case audits/reviews.
- Maintain and update firm database using firm software.
- Process incoming mails, faxes, and email attachments.
- Ensure that firm protocol and procedures are followed when organizing and saving documents to the client file.
- Track due dates, appearances and deadlines including, but not limited to: statutes of limitations, response deadlines, court hearings, etc.
- Coordinate and correspond with opposing counsel regarding depositions, hearings, etc.
- Schedule and calendar remote appearances and motion hearings for attorneys.
- Maintain team calendar.
- Navigate California Superior Court websites and dockets to obtain relevant information.
- Conduct background research and investigation for active litigation cases.
- Draft various legal documents and judicial council forms, including but not limited to: summons, complaints, ancillary documents, notices, and declarations for filing with the court.
- Send requests to legal services company as needed (filings, courier requests, etc.).
- Track service of process for all Defendants in active litigation cases.
- Maintain and update master proofs of service.
- Propound and respond to discovery and supplemental discovery requests.
- Correspond with and contact clients as needed with updates.
- Handle client relations and coordinate deposition and discovery completion with clients.
- Obtain client signatures on various documents via Docusign, email and/or mail.
- Process Plaintiff deposition transcripts.
- Provide case status updates to medical providers as needed.

Q ualifications :

- Very well organized
- Good and consistent follow up skills
- Bachelor's Degree
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to handle large volume of cases and multiple cases at a time
- Ability to work well independently and in a team setting
- Paralegal Certification is a plus

- K nowledge of internet software , spreadsheet software and word processing software

- Prior experience with Google Suite is a plus

What We Offer:

- Flexible Schedules
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Pet Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Company-paid Life Insurance and AD&D Coverage, Voluntary Life Insurance
- Short-term and Long-term Disability
- Employee Assistance and Travel Assistance Programs
- Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Time, Paid Holidays
- Health FSA and Dependent Care FSA
- Accident Insurance
- Commuter Transportation Incentive
- Cell Phone and Internet Stipend
- Fully-paid parking
- Learning and Development Programs
- Remote Positions

About J&M:

Jacoby & Meyers was founded in 1972 with the intention of making the legal system more accessible to the average person. Now, more than 5 0 years later, we continue to help people get the justice and compensation they deserve. Specializing in all types of accident claims, including automobile, motorcycle, bicycle, Uber/Lyft, or trucking accidents, slip and falls, dog bites, construction accidents and other wrongful conduct, the attorneys at Jacoby & Meyers have recovered over a billion dollars for their clients' personal injury and wrongful death claims caused by the negligence of a third party.

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Jacoby & Meyers is an Equal Opportunity Employer .

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